Chapter 302 - Chapter 302: Chapter 310: Planning Strategy (2/2)

“Shopkeeper, I know the spices here are superior to what other shops offer, and that’s why I won’t use their prices as a benchmark. Name your Price, and if we both find it fair, we have a deal. Just as long as you don’t inflate the price on purpose—after all, nobody has it easy these Days.”

What Su Wenyue said was very sincere, and seeing that her intent wasn’t to haggle maliciously but genuinely to buy his merchandise, the Shopkeeper provided a quite reasonable Quote. However, he specified that the deal had to involve food in exchange.

This was something Su Wenyue had agreed to from the start, and it was still a very favorable deal for her. Now the price of food had risen to unbelievable levels; what she was offering wouldn’t have been enough to buy a tenth of the spices before. The warehouse on the Zhuangzi was full, with an ample supply of food.

“Let’s proceed with that then. The food supply can be transported here quickly. Seeing that the Shopkeeper is an honest man, apart from the agreed payment, I’ll have two sacks of Sweet Potatoes added. They are also good for filling the stomach. A well-traveled man like the Shopkeeper must recognize them.”

“Thank you, Madam. I certainly recognize the Sweet Potato. I’ve had them once while on a trip to foreign countries—they’re very sweet and tasty, truly a fine treat. Madam is so generous, I’m unsure how to express my gratitude,” the Shopkeeper replied, not expecting Su Wenyue to stick to his pricing without haggling, and even more so to offer two sacks of such rare food. He felt very grateful, seeing Madam as very generous and fair.

“No need to worry about it—it’s just two sacks of Sweet Potatoes. Given the state of the World, otherwise these spices couldn’t be exchanged for so much food. I’m aiming to do long-term Business with the Shopkeeper. What are your plans for the future?”

“Honestly, Madam, I haven’t figured that out myself just yet. My family has lived off selling spices for generations, but given the current situation, I doubt spices will sell. I can’t think of any other path, we’re just living day by day, doing what we can in these troubled times,” the Shopkeeper spoke openly of his thoughts.

Su Wenyue was pleased to hear him say this, thinking the Shopkeeper was talented and seemed loyal and upright. If she could employ him, it would be beneficial.

“Since that’s the case, I’m actually in need of a skilled hand with knowledge of spices. Would the Shopkeeper be interested in working for me?”

The Shopkeeper was taken aback, not expecting such a turn of events. He was at a loss for how to react and unsure how much truth there was in Su Wenyue’s words.